Who killed Matthew Perry? "Multiple people" may face charges
Several people investigated
After it was determined that Perry's death was caused by the effects of ketamine use, an investigation has been opened. A number of people may be held accountable for the star's death.
Who supplied the ketamine?
The Los Angeles Police Department in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration has opened an investigation against the people who supplied the drug to the actor. It is not clear who exactly were behind it, but sources close to the police have indicated to NBC News that several people may face charges.
Was it not an accident?
Who killed Matthew Perry? That’s the question the Los Angeles Police Department is asking as they open a criminal investigation into the actor’s death.
Ketamine in his system
Matthew Perry died on October 18, 2023, drowning in his home’s pool due to the effects of ketamine, according to the autopsy report.
A series of circumstances leading to his death
According to the medical examiner, the ketamine in Perry’s system caused cardiovascular overstimulation and respiratory depression. Other factors involved include drowning, coronary artery disease and buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid-use disorder.
The coroner's key findings
Initially, his death was deemed accidental, but the coroner’s report revealed some suspiciously relevant details that couldn’t be ignored.
Collaboration with the DEA
The origin of ketamine he consumed has raised police suspicions. As a result, they are collaborating with the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) in this investigation.
Therapeutic ketamine
The Los Angeles Coroner’s Office said in December 2023 that the actor had been receiving ketamine infusions, a controlled substance permitted by the FDA, to treat his anxiety and depression, as reported by TMZ. But his last known infusion was more than a week before his death.
Suspiciously high quantity
However, the autopsy revealed that Matthew Perry had around the same amount of ketamine in his system as someone under general anesthesia. The drug leaves the body in three to four hours, so that level would not be from his supervised treatments...
No traces in the house
In fact, the actor’s house was searched after his death, and the police did not find any illegal substances, the BBC reported.
The US Postal Inspection Office involved
TMZ later reported that the US Postal Service has gotten involved in the investigation, looking into whether Perry got any of the drugs in the mail.
Who killed Matthew Perry?
So far, no arrests have been made in connection with the case, but the investigation has just begun. But in other cases of celebrities dying due to drugs, their suppliers have faced hefty prison sentences. Here, the big question is, who, if anyone may be involved with this death that shocked the world?
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